Moderated by Dr. Graham Hughes, Consultant in Pharmaceutical Development and Editor of International Clinical Trials, the symposium will focus on the future of clinical research in Europe, specifically the role comprehensive sample management plays in supporting novel research. Led by a panel of four industry experts, the symposium will also highlight the importance of establishing a comprehensive sample management strategy to support the development of pharmacogenomics research, novel biomarkers, new drug therapies and companion diagnostics. Additionally, the speakers will discuss emerging models and processes for the optimization of sample assets to leverage research samples and support future drug development.

"Clinical trials are becoming more complex year on year. Likewise the use of increasingly sophisticated biomarkers mandates that research samples taken in the course of clinical trials will require innovative methods and technologies for optimizing their use, so as to develop the clinical trials market further in Europe," said Hughes.

Steve Sweeney, Head of Clinical Technologies, Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc."Virtual Sample Management: How to Leverage Technology to Improve Sample Asset Utilization and Research Results"

The symposium is being held in partnership with the 9th Annual Partnering with Central Labs, ECG and Imaging Labs conference on 23 24 May 2012. For more information on the Global Sample Management Benchmarking Symposium, visit www.biostorage.com/symposium.

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